HC Deb 28 June 1994 vol 245 c540W
22. Mrs. Angela Knight

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement about the progress of his new apprenticeship initiative in the east midlands.

Miss Widdecombe

Four training and enterprise councils in the east midlands are at the forefront of the development of modern apprenticeships.

25. Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the Government's modern apprenticeship scheme.

Miss Widdecombe

Employers have given an overwhelmingly positive response to the challenge set by modern apprenticeships, and prototypes are due to be in place by September.